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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1931
Page
4
A federal hearing in a Houston County, Alabama seed loan case ended with U S Commissioner Whiddon dismissing charges against J Mullins, a circuit court solicitor. The prosecution presented witnesses, while the defense highlighted family support and questioned handwriting and receipts. The crowded courtroom saw a mix of testimony and courtroom clashes as the case moved toward resolution.
Auburn November 21 AP official low-down on the 1932 agricultural situation will be given to Alabama farmers bankers and merchants November 23 24 and 25. Federal Farm Board representatives C F Sarle and James D Pope will present data gathered at a cost over 8 900 000 to extension service workers supervisors experiment station staff and vocational leaders across the state. Dr L N Duncan Auburn extension director says the keynote is More money for Alabama farmers in 1932 through a program based on actual conditions.
Commissioner VWhichca sustained most objections by Mr Barger but allowed testimony deemed irrelevant. The defense faced long arguments from Mr T M Bepp and Mr Farmer, with consultations delaying work past midnight. The commissioner planned to issue a decision in the morning and noted that dismissal of charges does not end the case. Mulina remained free on $500 bond after last week’s arrest.
Alabama's champion 4 H club members will represent the state at the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago, November 28 to December 5. Leaders Miss Margaret Garrett and T A Sims announce the selections including Nell Moore, Eveda Rauschenberg, June Hamilton, Edwin Owens, Thomas Lee Burson, Gladys Woodruff, Colbert Kilga, Foy Freeman and others. The party, with Dr R E Sugg livestock specialist, departs late November and remains in Chicago for seven days.
Anniston Alabama November 21 AP Congress will be asked to sponsor a nine foot channel on the Coosa Alabama waterway. Proposals to be introduced at the Mississippi Valley association convention in St Louis on November 23 urge completion of the Rome to Mobile link. The tonnage survey shows mobile to Rome traffic would move freight worth millions annually with substantial savings, boosting region trade and cheap water rates for cement, cotton and other goods.
A local notice reports three hunting dogs taken, with owner Syed a Sontere ehite posting a plea for their return. A poster lists missing dogs with photos and markings, urging help from the community and authorities.
Los Angeles detectives say Gilbert Colle a blacksmith confessed to slaying and burning George Walker a 35 year old Santa Rosa laborer for a small sum of money and a mail motor car. He also hinted at the death of Dale Slater aiding the arrest of Colle after Walker’s body was found and investigators pursued the missing man.
Opelaika Nov 21 AP nine defendants in the Phoenic City Liquor conspiracy trial were discharged by Judge Charien Kennamer. Named defendants include Charles Clayton and B Gullutt Sr state reps from Russell and Lee counties along with Frank Gullatt McCann Annie Barnes Chov Parker J C Fuller Judson Nix and C B Gullatt Jr leaving a core of seven still on trial. The government had rested after calling over a hundred witnesses.
Memphis dispatch reports Te bam Harris, 38, a frequent offender and great grandson of a former Tennessee governor, told officers he participated in kidnapping and the slaying of a 60 year old farmer whose body was found. He admitted involvement in the shooting of Earl Sheridan, a Negro trucker, but denied firing the fatal shot. The case ties Harris to a group that abducted the farmer Thursday night and took him a mile before firing.
A fire damaged a house in the early morning hours. Investigators remained on the scene as flames were brought under control. No injuries were immediately reported, and the cause was under investigation by local fire officials.
A tense confrontation near the river bridge led to police detaining a man after a hazardous fall attempt. Officers nearby contained the scene, preventing further injury and initiating formal charges. The suspect remains in custody as investigators review the incident.
Nov 21 AP reports L. P. Dickie, U S Chamber of Commerce Southeast rep, sees nine perceptible gains in business across the Southeast after tours of Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. He notes cotton bales in farmyards signaling farmer cash needs, predicts no deep unemployment this winter as families harvest and store food, and cites apparel trade stagnation due to unseasonable weather likely to improve with colder weather.
Birmingham, November 21 This notice invites every high school pupil to enter the American Citizenship Essay contest. District chairmen must receive entries by March 1, 1932. Each district selects a committee of three to choose district winners, with a state committee approving them for further prize consideration. The contest centers on the meaning of the American form of government and the protection of liberty and rights.
Architects Okels plan a three story brick and stone Masonic temple on the northeast corner of Went Troy and Northy Oates streets with 60 by 80 feet footprints. Bids are to be submitted December 5 after the building committee approved Montgomery architect plans. The temple will include a banquet hall kitchen and reception room on the first floor a large lodge on the second and a 600 seat auditorium on the third. The Fraternal Benevolent association was formed to oversee construction on the lot to be cleared for the new building.
Nov 21 Gadsden AP dispatch reports deputy Sheriff J ay Johnson aged 45 of Sand Mountain was killed at a moonshine still raid. Johnson and deputies R W Wilton and another officer observed two operators guarding the site. Johnson pursued one, who opened fire wounding him. the operator and his partner fled. Also noted is a new theft accusation against Wile Spann, a Negro male, arrested in El Mourne for a seating of 20 from Aideville and jailed.
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